Senior Electrical Engineer

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. JOB OVERVIEW Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep experience in the design, specification, and validation of vessel/vehicle electronic systems. This position will play a key role in developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical architectures for autonomous maritime platforms - ensuring performance, durability, and compliance under shock, vibration, thermal, and marine conditions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record designing or specifying electrical and electronic systems for marine, automotive, defense, or mining vehicles, with a focus on system integration, environmental qualification, and manufacturability. This is a design and development driven, hands-on role at the intersection of design innovation and field performance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the design, specification, and validation of electrical and electronic systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments. - Develop and document system requirements and specifications for electrical subsystems including power distribution, computing, sensing, and communications. - Create engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, ladder schematics, networking diagrams, and similar. - Evaluate and select or design components suitable for reliable operation in harsh environments. - Conduct trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems and technologies from adjacent industries (automotive, defense, mining). - Design and validate system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection. - Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability. - Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through lab and field testing - including dockside and at-sea trials. - Author detailed design documentation, including specifications, trade studies, test reports, and system integration standards. - Mentor junior engineers in general design principles and ruggedization techniques. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field. - Proficiency in schematic and design tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken, or similar). - 7+ years of professional experience designing electrical and electronic systems for marine, industrial, harsh, or safety-critical environments. - Proven experience with rugged electrical system design including power distribution systems, industrial automation, and network design. - Familiarity with low voltage AC (<1000VAC) and DC (12/24/48V) power distribution architectures. - Experience with fieldbus protocols such as ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232, and similar. - Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and mitigation techniques. - Excellent technical documentation and communication skills. - Experience creating engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, ladder schematics, network drawings, and similar. - Ability to thrive in hands-on R&D environments that blend lab experimentation with field testing. - Strong understanding of environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, ISO 16750, or IEC 60068. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design. - Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures - Background in embedded system and sensor integration - Experience with integration of navigation sensors and systems. - Familiarity with common networking and external communication methods (LOS/BLOS) - Experience with reliability analysis tools (FMEA, FTA, or reliability block diagrams). - Knowledge of electrical safety and certification standards, such as UL, CE, or ABS requirements. - Exposure to autonomous or remote syst